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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.87, 730.26 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.87, 730.26 and 243.57 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.87 : 730.26 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.87/730.26 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.87x = 730.26 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.87x = 177,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,869.43/486.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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